Good evening, Central New York. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Clouds will increase overnight but conditions remain dry. Lows will end up in the 40s and 50s.

After a dry start, rain chances increase on Friday from south to north. Periods of rain could be moderate to heavy at times. Highs will be in the 60s for most.

Tomorrow's Forecast

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Today's Big Stories

1. State Supreme Court judge orders NYSDOT to stop I-81 project

A state Supreme Court judge has ordered the New York State Department of Transportation to temporarily halt the I-81 community grid project.

2. 4 post-election questions for New York politics

With Election Day now behind us, there are a host of outstanding issues facing New York's state government, its economy and its political leadership in Albany.

3. Mannion, Shiroff each file recount petitions in bid for 50th Senate District

Two of what could be considered "routine" lawsuits have been filed after Tuesday's results showed a tight race in the 50th Senate District.

4. Trump urged to delay 2024 launch after GOP's uneven election

It was supposed to be a red wave that former President Donald Trump could triumphantly ride to the Republican nomination as he prepares to launch another White House run.

5. Biden, Chinese leader Xi to meet Monday amid Taiwan tension

President Joe Biden will meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, the White House announced.

6. U.S. inflation eased to 7.7% last month, beating expectations

Consumer price increases slowed more than expected in October, easing pressure on households and the economy and signaling that inflationary pressures may be easing.

Your Notes for Thursday

  • Onondaga County will mark Veterans' Day at 10 a.m. at the War Memorial.
  • First Lady ​Jill Biden and the Second Couple attend the Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery.
  • Tropical Storm Nicole forecast to hit Georgia.